Interim P2P Consultant - Workday Certified

1st Executive Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 111,000 - 185,000; Part time

Job summary

1st Executive Ltd is seeking an experienced Interim P2P Workday Consultant to lead and implement Workday P2P functionality within a major procurement transformation. The role requires hands-on configuration, testing and deployment across multiple entities, with strong stakeholder engagement and delivery focus.

As a Workday-certified specialist, you will map and optimise end-to-end P2P processes, drive automation and controls, and collaborate with Procurement, Finance and IT to transition to BAU

Qualifications

• Current or previous Workday certification – essential.
• Proven experience delivering Workday P2P implementations across complex organisations.
• Strong understanding of Procure-to-Pay lifecycle.
• Experience in system configuration, process design, testing and implementation.
• Ability to engage with senior Procurement, Finance and IT stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the implementation and configuration of Workday P2P functionality, including procurement, requisitioning, purchase orders, supplier management and invoicing.
• Map, design and optimise end-to-end P2P processes, identifying automation, standardisation and improved controls.
• Translate Procurement and Finance requirements into Workday system configurations and functional solutions.
• Support system integration, data migration, testing (UAT), defect resolution and deployment activities.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to drive adoption, deliver training and embed new ways of working.
• Troubleshoot implementation challenges and provide hands-on expertise through go-live and hypercare.

Skills

Workday certification

P2P implementations

Procure-to-Pay lifecycle

Stakeholder engagement

System configuration

Process design

Testing & deployment

Delivery mindset

Tools

Workday

Job description

Interim P2P Consultant - Workday Certified

Interim P2P Implementation Specialists - Workday Certified

Contract / Interim | Competitive Day Rate | Location / Hybrid TBC

Workday Certified? P2P Transformation Experience? Ready to Deliver Impact?

We're looking for experienced, Workday certified, Interim Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Implementation Specialists to support a major technology-enabled procurement transformation programme.

This is an exciting opportunity for hands‑on Workday specialists to play a pivotal role in the implementation, optimisation and successful adoption of P2P processes and technology within a complex business environment.

The Opportunity

Working at the heart of a high‑profile transformation programme, you'll help translate business requirements into practical, scalable Workday solutions, driving greater efficiency, automation, compliance and control across the end-to-end P2P lifecycle.

You'll work closely with Procurement, Finance, IT and key business stakeholders to ensure a successful implementation and seamless transition into business‑as‑usual operations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support the implementation and configuration of Workday P2P functionality, including procurement, requisitioning, purchase orders, supplier management and invoicing.

Map, design and optimise end-to-end P2P processes, identifying opportunities for automation, standardisation and improved controls.

Translate Procurement and Finance requirements into Workday system configurations and functional solutions.

Support system integration, data migration, testing (UAT), defect resolution and deployment activities.

Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders to drive adoption, deliver training and embed new ways of working.

Troubleshoot implementation challenges and provide hands‑on expertise throughout go‑live and hypercare.

What We're Looking For

Current or previous Workday certification - essential, ideally aligned to Workday Procurement, Workday Strategic Sourcing or relevant Financial Management functionality.

Proven experience delivering Workday P2P implementations, ideally across complex, multi-entity organisations.

Strong understanding of the complete Procure-to-Pay lifecycle, including sourcing-to-contract interfaces, purchasing, supplier onboarding, invoicing and payment processes.

Demonstrable experience of system configuration, process design, testing and implementation.

Ability to engage effectively with senior Procurement, Finance and Technology stakeholders.

A delivery‑focused mindset, with the ability to hit the ground running and add immediate value in an interim capacity.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

High-impact transformation: Play a central role in a business-critical Workday implementation.

Genuine ownership: Shape processes, solve complex challenges and influence how Procurement operates.

Cross‑functional exposure: Work at the intersection of Procurement, Finance and Technology.

Immediate impact: Apply your specialist expertise to deliver tangible operational improvements.